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Daniel Amen: “Marijuana can be helpful for certain people with glaucoma.”

Featuring: Daniel Amen, Founder and CEO of Amen Clinics | National

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Well, I think when used properly it can be helpful. So for example, my mother in law who I love dearly had stage four lung cancer and wasn't eating … Marijuana can be helpful for certain people with glaucoma. … But not for much else. And if you're using it for anxiety, it's going to make you more anxious. Right? So. Yes. So glaucoma, which is swelling of the eye, maybe. (35:25–35:35)

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